The story evolves around the Shinsengumi, the late Tokugawa Shogunate secret police. They are followed in their struggle against the changing times where the old samurai ways of fighting and living are replaced by the incursion of western culture. In Hakuouki the concept of time is well determinate, meaning that events don't unfold day after day and neither do battles so from that point of view its a plus. Being a historical inspired tale ensures a certain continuity of the episodes while presenting key elements of that historical period. I was literally enthralled by the fighting scenes because they aren't just flashed at great speed and because they add up to the fluidity of the series. Also they are not displayed in the form of a white cut on a black background all while being dynamic and thrilling.
Last Updated: Dec 21, 2014